Built From the Inside™ to Work Smarter with AI

DAY/DATE:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

PRESENTER: Whitney L. Barkley M.S.

LOCATION:
The Summit Hotel
5345 Medpace Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227                                                                                                                                                                   

TIME:
11:00am- Registration Opens
11:30am-12:30pm- Lunch & Networking
12:30pm- 1:30pm Speaker Presentation

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

In a world where visibility and authenticity are key to business growth, AI is no longer optional—it’s a strategic advantage. This 60-minute interactive workshop is crafted specifically for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to sharpen their edge, amplify their voice, and showcase their brand with realness and clarity.

Guided by Whitney L. Barkley, M.S., owner of Speakerazzi® and creator of the Built From the Inside™ personal branding framework, this session combines hands-on AI exploration with intentional brand development. Attendees will learn how to:

• Understand the fundamentals of AI and how it impacts business and branding
• Use smart prompting techniques to generate high-quality results from AI tools
• Apply AI to real-world personal branding tasks like brand analysis, content repurposing, and storytelling
• Strengthen their brand voice and visibility using Built From the Inside™’s pillars of self-awareness, storytelling, and strategy

You’ll leave with practical takeaways, a curated toolkit, and renewed clarity on how to use AI to stay aligned with your purpose while increasing productivity. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this workshop is your launchpad for using technology to grow—without losing yourself in the process.

SPEAKER:

Whitney L. Barkley, M.S., is an award-winning speaker, strategist, and founder of Speakerazzi®, a training and development company that helps individuals and organizations harness the power of personal branding and artificial intelligence. With a background in marketing and communication, Whitney has dedicated over a decade to teaching professionals how to align their voice, vision, and visibility using modern tools and timeless strategy. She is the creator of the Built From the Inside™ framework—a transformative process rooted in self-awareness, storytelling, and strategy—that empowers people to brand with clarity and confidence in a digital world. Whitney has delivered over 200 keynotes, workshops, and trainings across the U.S. and internationally. She has worked with leading institutions and organizations such as the University of Dayton, Central State University, Notre Dame, the Urban League, Elevate Network, National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity, Northern Kentucky University Business Central Access Center, City of Kettering, and more. From high school classrooms to corporate boardrooms, Whitney is known for her ability to make complex topics like AI and personal branding accessible, actionable, and authentic.

Recognized as one of the Dayton Business Journal's 40 Under 40, a Diversity Champion, and a 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement recipient, Whitney blends cultural insight, pop references, and professional rigor to help audiences move from confusion to clarity. Whether training young professionals, coaching leaders, or helping entrepreneurs amplify their presence, Whitney’s sessions leave people feeling seen, inspired, and equipped to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world.

FEES:            
Members (Preferred & Premier): $50
Non Members & Essential Level Members: $90
Students: $15

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